Nicolas Cage is an American actor and filmmaker, born on January 7, 1964, in Long Beach, California. He is known for his versatile acting skills and has appeared in a wide range of films, from action to drama. Cage gained fame in the 1990s with movies like Leaving Las Vegas, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. Cage comes from a family with ties to the film industry; he is the nephew of director Francis Ford Coppola. Over the years, he has starred in popular films such as National Treasure and Face/Off, showcasing his ability to take on diverse roles.